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As the UN declares a ‘Decade on Ecosystem Restoration’, international pledges are largely failing to halt deforestation and increase restoration by putting new trees in the ground. With the newly launched Ecosystem Restoration Standard, Preferred by Nature…

Preferred by Nature was a partner of the Pure Design Contest to seek new designs of eco-friendly children's furniture, organised by Wooden Story. The winning designs were selected and…

To strengthen due diligence implementation in Vietnam, Preferred by Nature and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have launched a free e-training course with a focus on timber imports into Vietnam.

Travelling has always been a crucial part of life for many of us. However, the pandemic has put a halt to this – impacting the tourism industry worldwide. With World Tourism Day (27 September) fast approaching, it is a good time for us to take…

The Costa Rican farm, Finca Frutas de Escocia S.A.- Finca Esmeralda, Fyffes has become the first banana farm in the world to be certified against the 2020 version of the Rainforest Alliance Standard. With this certification, the farm owner - Fyffes will be able to reaffirm their…

Taiwan is home to an incredible range of biological diversity due to its range of climatic zones and varied topography. As a way of ensuring their business practices respect the environment around them, the Chiayi Forest District Management Office recently engaged in obtaining Forest…

Backed by years of experience of working in the sustainability sector and in over 100 countries, Preferred by Nature has contributed to the development of 24 out of the 50 country profiles currently available on TimberLex. The user-friendly online portal provides access to accurate and…

The pandemic has sparked a wave of innovation in workplaces all over the world. Preferred by Nature is now offering most of its expert training courses online, benefitting both course participants and the climate,…

Preferred by Nature can now operate as a Certification Body in China. This will allow us to fast track a number of new services and ensure more direct communication with our clients, says Xinxin Zhang, Regional Director for East Asia.

Preferred by Nature is welcoming interested stakeholders to participate in the public consultation on the Standard for Field Verification of Ecosystem Restoration Version 2.0. The consultation aims to seek input and feedback on the proposed verification approach. 

An area of only 1,518 hectares intended for restoration, may seem insignificant in a country that totals more than 756,102 square kilometres. Nonetheless, a patch of Chile's Comuna de Retiro in the Región del Maule plays…

The world’s second-largest timber exporter may seem a challenge to businesses looking for a new and risk-free supply of sustainable wood. However, there are efficient ways of mitigating potential risks.

Preferred by Nature will continue providing certification for farms and supply chains against the latest Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard. The Standard aims to drive more sustainable agricultural production and responsible supply chain managements across the globe…

Agriculture company Upala Agrícola has thrived in the food production business for almost 13 years now. By adhering to four key pillars, the company has implemented farm management practices that has brought about positive impact to the environment, climate and the community. 

The People’s Republic of China plays a crucial role in the global supply chain for wood products, and many companies rely on the country’s vast manufacturing capacity in their business operations. To better equip timber professionals on the…

Sri Lankan Tea and Rubber Plantations Company Kelani Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL) this week received the first Sustainability Framework Certificate.

Preferred by Nature is welcoming stakeholder input for the revision of the Sustainability Framework through a public consultation launching today.

The pioneering ecolabel has been struggling with repeated criticism of its Chain of Custody standard, which has found itself open to fraud and falsification. Now, a pilot test using secure blockchain…

Preferred by Nature has published a new guide for the timber industry on handling certified wood and wood products under the EU Timber Regulation…

The newly launched Sustainability Framework, described as ‘a Swiss Army Knife of due diligence’, is already earning brownie points. Tetra Pak and Procter & Gamble (P&G) were in for a trial – and both say they will be back.